Queensland in July29 June – 18 July 2020

Develop your global business knowledge, skills and networks at Queensland in July, a three-week non-award program hosted by The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

If you’ve already successfully completed one year of your undergraduate degree elsewhere, then choose to study in subtropical Brisbane, Australia with students from around the world.

During the week, you will enjoy interactive and innovative classes with our expert business teachers at UQ’s beautiful St Lucia campus, along with industry field trips* that will enrich your practical knowledge.

At the weekend, you can make the most of Brisbane’s edgy arts scene, thriving nightlife, strong sporting community and music and café culture – all within easy reach of green forests, blue waters and golden beaches. A two-day stay on nearby North Stradbroke Island is even included in your course!

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At UQ, we can help you to see the world differently. We believe education and research can transform you, providing you with the knowledge and skills that will change how you see the world. And when you learn to see opportunities where others don’t, your path to success becomes clear. Our aim is simple: to create change in our students so they can create change in the world.

Program highlights

You will study at a globally-recognised institution ranked in the top 50 in the world.

You will have access to UQ’s BEL Faculty student support services before, during and after the program.

You will be taught by outstanding, inspiring teachers for a minimum of 36 academic contact hours at a university that has won more national teaching awards than any other in Australia.

You will have free time to enjoy and experience all that UQ and Brisbane have to offer.

You will study and socialise with talented students who will travel from around the world to take part in this exciting program.

You will enjoy participating in the program’s social and cultural activities including a two-day group trip to stunning North Stradbroke Island, just 30 kilometres from Brisbane.

Your course facilitator

For over 17 years Dr Nasreen Sultana has been teaching several courses at UQ’s Business School such as Human Resource Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, Managerial Skills and Communication, Organisational Behaviour, Business Policy and Strategy, Conflict and Negotiation among many others.

Her PhD research is about career progression of migrants in Australia, which provides insight for understanding the impact of stereotypical perceptions on migrant career progression.

Nasreen has published a book chapter, journal and several national and international conference papers.

Nasreen’s interests include how to balance and integrate cultural diversity into the workplace nationally and internationally in order to gain a competitive advantage.

Find out the best ways to start up an innovative enterprise around a new idea and it keep it on track for success.

This course focuses on developing entrepreneurs by introducing students to the theory, practice and research that enable them to start and grow new ventures. Students will consider how to match types of ventures to entrepreneurial goals, design innovative business models for value delivery and capture, present new venture ideas and analyse emerging entrepreneurial firms, assess market attractiveness, create competitive advantage, write assumption-based business proposals and manage growth pathways.

During this course you will learn:

theory, practice and research behind starting and growing new ventures

knowledge and skills needed to plan a startup and meet your entrepreneurial goals

how to assess and maintain your new venture’s competitive advantage over time.

Your course facilitator

Russell Manfield is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Queensland Business School. He holds a PhD in organizational capabilities and Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), both from the University of Queensland. He currently teaches at range of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects at UQ Business School, supervises postgraduate research projects while maintaining his engagement with some early stage enterprises.

Over the past 25 years he has founded 6 new ventures across engineering, telecommunications and consulting disciplines and now applies his research to exploring organisational capabilities in emerging firms, tools for navigating uncertainty and the foundations of organisational resilience under adverse conditions. He has some publications across these research themes and seeks to apply his insights to his teaching in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Discover the secrets and strategies for running events that people really want to attend and that make your brand stand out for all the right reasons.

This course provides insights into the principles of event marketing and their application in real world settings. It explores the development of event marketing objectives, strategies, plans and related research.

Famous for its sandy beaches and rolling waves, you have the chance to see marine life such as dolphins, manta rays, turtles and whales. This custom-designed education program includes presentations by a traditional owner of North Stradbroke Island and the Economic Transition Strategy Group.

Enjoy Brisbane

Brisbane is Queensland’s subtropical capital city and home to The University of Queensland’s St Lucia and Brisbane City campuses.

Although Brisbane is one of the fastest growing capital cities in the world, it’s as casual as it is cosmopolitan, with plenty of fun and sun all-year round. In July, Brisbane’s average temperature is 21°C (70°F).

Brisbane is also a gateway to some of Australia’s most magnificent and memorable tourism experiences: the Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage-listed rainforests, pristine surf beaches, idyllic sand islands and outback tours. Consider booking these adventures for after your UQ study!